Postgraduate Diploma in Disaster Management
In Association With Great Zimbabwe University
Why Study Disaster Management?
The Postgraduate Diploma in Disaster Management equips students with practical and theoretical knowledge to effectively prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. Graduates gain expertise in risk assessment, disaster preparedness planning, emergency response coordination, crisis management, and the development of mitigation and resilience strategies.
Fees
$580 per semester
Entry Qualifications
Any First Degree OR Relevant HND
Mode of Study
Day, Evening, Online, Weekend
Semester 1
- Introduction to Applied Disaster Management
- Disaster Resource Mobilization
- Business Continuity Planning
- Geo-Information Systems in Disaster Management
- Risk Management
Semester 2
- Climate Change and Disaster Management
- Public Health and Disaster Management
- Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Response
- Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Disaster Management
- Media and Technology in Disaster Management
Career Opportunities
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- Disaster Risk Reduction Specialist
- Emergency Management Coordinator
- Disaster Response Planner
- Humanitarian Aid Officer
- Business Continuity & Risk Manager
- Climate Change & Resilience Officer
JUNE 2026 INTAKE NOW OPEN!
To Register: visit our campuses in Harare or Bulawayo to apply in person. – Apply online anytime. The application fee is $10. For walk-in applications, bring certified copies of your ID, birth certificate, academic certificates. – For online applications, upload scanned copies of your original documents. Once your application is approved, register and pay your tuition fee within 7 days and upload proof of payment on the registration.Â